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I think the G30 lineup is set up correctly, each trim (530, 540, M550 and M5) all have a quality that would make a potential customer pick one over the other models
With regards to power, I think the 530 is more than adequate for most people and it will be the volume seller (no brainer). HP and TQ aside, I could see someone choosing a 540 over a 530 for the straight-six, and I can see someone picking the M550 over the 540 for the V8.
With rumors of the M5 being an 8-Speed rather than a DCT, someone would largely be paying for the chassis enhancements on the M5 and not everyone would need or want that which is why I originally stated that the M550i would be the ideal car without going full fledged BMW M - with the M550, you still get a V8 and a 8-Speed AT.
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